---
title: "Provision of Short Breaks for Older People and People Living With Dementia in Dumfries and Galloway"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600072"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-14"
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# Provision of Short Breaks for Older People and People Living With Dementia in Dumfries and Galloway

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600072

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is procuring services for the provision of planned overnight short breaks for older people and individuals living with dementia in Dumfries and Galloway. The current procurement process, initiated as an open tender, is active, with a submission deadline of 14 November 2019. The project is classified under general public services, and the services will need to be delivered within the region of Dumfries. Interested suppliers can access and submit their bids electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in care services, particularly those experienced in residential and elderly care. Companies offering support for dementia care and short-term residential services would be particularly well-suited to participate. With a substantial contract value of £212,564 for an initial contract period of 360 days with potential renewals, successful suppliers could see considerable growth and profitability in addressing the community's needs for essential care services.

## Notice

There is a requirement for planned overnight short breaks for older people and people living with dementia within Dumfries and Galloway. This will enable carers/people who require services to book overnight breaks in advance, to support the Carer to also book a break for themselves if this is what they require. Currently, there is no option for carers to do this in Dumfries and Galloway.

### Lot Information

Residential care bed in Nithsdale or Annandale and Eskdale

There is a requirement for planned overnight short breaks for older people and people living with dementia within Dumfries and Galloway. This will enable carers/people who require services to book overnight breaks in advance, to support the Carer to also book a break for themselves if this is what they require. Currently, there is no option for carers to do this in Dumfries and Galloway.

Renewal: 12 months extension

EMI care bed in Nithsdale or Annandale and Eskdale

There is a requirement for planned overnight short breaks for older people and people living with dementia within Dumfries and Galloway. This will enable carers/people who require services to book overnight breaks in advance, to support the Carer to also book a break for themselves if this is what they require. Currently, there is no option for carers to do this in Dumfries and Galloway.

Renewal: 12 months extension

EMI care bed in Stewartry or Wigtownshire

There is a requirement for planned overnight short breaks for older people and people living with dementia within Dumfries and Galloway. This will enable carers/people who require services to book overnight breaks in advance, to support the Carer to also book a break for themselves if this is what they require. Currently, there is no option for carers to do this in Dumfries and Galloway.

Renewal: 12 months extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385169 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 24 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,564 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385169
- 10 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368893

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368893&idx=1
  14th October 2019 - Appendices
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368893&idx=2
  14th October 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368893
  Provision of Short Breaks for Older People and People Living With Dementia in Dumfries and Galloway - There is a requirement for planned overnight short breaks for older people and people living with dementia within Dumfries and Galloway. This will enable carers/people who require services to book overnight breaks in advance, to support the Carer to also book a break for themselves if this is what they require. Currently, there is no option for carers to do this in Dumfries and Galloway.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385169
  Provision of Short Breaks for Older People and People Living With Dementia in Dumfries and Galloway - There is a requirement for planned overnight short breaks for older people and people living with dementia within Dumfries and Galloway. This will enable carers/people who require services to book overnight breaks in advance, to support the Carer to also book a break for themselves if this is what they require. Currently, there is no option for carers to do this in Dumfries and Galloway.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600072
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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